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Scratch – what have we learned?

LQ: What have I learned about programming?

  1. Have a final look and play with your game.
  2. Save in your folder and also in the class folder I have set up for you.
  3. Hover on “How did that go?” and then click “End of unit reflection”
  4. Complete the form and click “submit” when you have finished
    1. be reflective and honest
  5. Play someone else’s game and leave some feedback.

Done all of this?

  • Continue with your Scratch project
  • Create a “my passwords” page in j2e to keep your schoool passwords (with gaps in)
  • Practice typing with dance mat typing (or ask me for you typing.com details)

Colour levels for Scratch

  • Red: Combine blocks, explore and experiment; copy example code
  • Orange: Modify example code /debug blocks to get desired effect
  • Yellow: Use forever, if, then block, repeat. Explain in own words
  • Green: Sprites interact with each other and/or colour
  • Blue: Use variables, inputs, broadcasting; change own ideas into code
  • Purple: Create own Scratch project; independently debug more complex code
  • Gold:  Create a game in scratch with intro, more than one level, scoring

T5Y3 How can I improve my car game?

Success steps

  • Log into j2e; open MrW’s blog and Scratch
  • Scratch – File – Upload from my computer
  • Help others load their project
  • Know where you are on the learning journey and what your next step is – use sheet to help
  • Use the catch up cards in class if you need to catch up!
  • Be curious, resilient and reflective.

Here is the planning sheet if you want to have a go yourself:  http://code-it.co.uk/scratch/smoking_car/scratch_smoking_car_game.pdf